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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Australian Terrier" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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The Australian Terrier It is a breed of dog in the Terrier family, classified in the section 2.

Due to his appearance, He is often confused with a Yorkshire Terrier large size. Is not surprising because, this breed comes from crossing a Yorkshire Terrier and different breeds of Terrier among the Skye Terrier, Cairn Terrier, the Norwich Terrier and other Irish Terrier.

Its origin goes back in the early 19th century, when accompanied by their Terrier British families travelled to Australia, and the vicissitudes of fate led those Terriers to interbreed with the natives..., and this is how many races in the world have been born.

In the early years of its existence, the Australian Terrier was known by the name “Broken-coated-Terrier” or “Broken-hair-buel-and-tan”.

The wording of the first breed standard, took place in the year 1896, While the official recognition of the same, It is located a little later… in 1933. Y, The latest revision of the standard dates from 1962.

Otros nombres: Terrier Australien

Group 3 / Section 2 – Small sized Terrier.

It is a long dog (in relation to your height), rustic looking, robust with short limbs and strong.

The head is elongated, It has the black truffle and scissor closing denture. It has pointed ears being erect and small and dark eyes. The tail is often be amputated.

The height of the Australian Terrier is maximum 25 cm. to the cross in males and 22,5 to 23 in females, the average weight is 4.5 to 5 Kg.

The hair is hard, straight and average length. that rustic look, precisely, Since hair is rough to the touch and out gives it.

The fur can be blue or silver, with stains of fire (or bronze) on the limbs and snout, or color sand clear or Griffon.

Puppies are born black solid color and change color in three months.

It is a very robust breed of dog, that often has a high percentage of Diabetes Mellitus.

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes is defined as a disorder in the metabolism of the hydrates of carbon, fats and proteins caused by a deficiency of insulin, It can be absolute or relative.

Insulin is a hormone secreted in the beta cells of the pancreas, whose production allows to control blood sugar (blood glucose levels). Insulin deficiency causes a deterioration in the capacity of tissues to use nutrients, that translates into an increase of glucose in blood (Hyperglycemia).

Diabetes is classified according to the disease in humans, that is to say, as type I and type II.

The type I It is characterized by the destruction of beta cells, What determines the loss progressive and complete end of insulin secretion. Dogs suffering from Type I Diabetes Mellitus may have a sudden onset of symptoms due to the rapid loss of the ability to produce insulin.. These cases require insulinización from the time of diagnosis and are called diabetics 1,811 (DMID).

Other dogs may have a gradual loss of insulin secretion, that their beta cells will be destroyed with slow. These animals may have an initial period in which hyperglycemia is mild or easily controlled., in which case it's diabetic insulinoindependientes (DMIID), Although in the long term these dogs also need her.

Diabetes Mellitus type II is a little more difficult to understand and is characterized by what we call "insulin resistance" and by "dysfunctional" beta cells. The secretion of insulin by these cells will be high, low or normal, but not enough to overcome the resistance to it in the peripheral tissues.

It´s, to explain it in a graphic way, It is as if peripheral tissues do not obey the orders of the insulin or were not able to do what send it.

Regarding the metabolism or synthesis of glucose, These dogs may have DMID or DMIID, that is to say, whether or not to require insulin depending on the extent of insulin resistance and the functional status of the beta cells in terms of their ability to produce and secrete the hormone in low amounts, normal or high.

Dogs also recognizes a secondary diabetes, produced by a carbohydrate intolerance (glucose) due to the presence of a disease or a drug treatment that it antagonizes or counteracts the effects of insulin and can lead to the exhaustion of the beta cells of the pancreas with the appearance of diabetes insulinodependiente.

In North America, area where the Australian Terrier is very popular, scientific research is being carried out on the incidence of this disease.

The breed standard describes the ideal Australian Terrier temperament as an alert spirit., «with the natural aggressiveness of a Buzzard and a Hunter of coverage«.

Taking into account the Classification of dogs according to their functional and obedience intelligence (Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs") the Australian Terrier ranks number 34. Means that, is higher than the average, which indicates a good capacity for learning and training.

The Australian Terrier is a lively dog, attentive, with a facial expression that denotes intelligence, loyalty and faithfulness.

Sometimes it can become dominant, so a good training from an early age would be appropriate..

It is perfectly adapted to any type of housing, whether large or small (apartment, House, house with garden, etc.). It should be enough with daily brushing and a walk.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:
• Group :
• Section : . .

Federations:

• – FCI – Terriers 2 Small sized Terriers. ⓘ
• – AKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – ANKC – Terriers ⓘ

Australia

08.10.2012

Use:

One of the smallest work terriers that was raised both as an assistant and company dog ​​in difficult times and land.

General appearance:

It is a robust dog, short limb, elongated in proportion to its height, With the strong typical character of the terriers, always alert, active and solid.
His coarse fur, without cutting, coupled with a well defined collar around the neck that extends to the sternum and its long and strong head help create the sturdy and robust appearance.

In its essence, he is a working terrier, But thanks to its loyalty and its balanced character it is also a company dog.

Head:

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• Skull: Plano, moderate width, full between the eyes. Covered by a soft "bun".
• Depression links (Stop): Light, but defined.

facial region:

• Truffle: black, moderate in size, spreading to the nose.
• Snout: Strong and powerful, is the same length as the skull. The nose should be strong and not fall below the eyes. Muzzle length and strength are essential to empower fearsome jaws.
• Lips: Blacks, tight and clean.
• Jaws / Teeth: Strong and fearsome jaw. Teeth are large and evenly placed; the upper incisors fall well near and in front of the lower ones (scissor bite).

Eyes: They must be small, oval, with a cunning expression, dark brown, well separated and not prominent.

Ears: They are small, upright, pointy, well carried, moderately broad-based, without having long hair, and very attentive (except for puppies younger than 6 months).

Neck:

Good length, slightly arched, strong and falling gently on the oblique shoulders.

Body:

Length in proportion to height, of strong construction. When valuing the body, Attention should be paid to the description of the first paragraph where it is “a robust dog, of short and elongated extremities in proportion to the height ».

• Back: level top line. Pork loin: Strong.
• Breast : Of moderate depth and width, with well-rounded ribs. The sill is well developed, the relatively deep sternal region.

Tail:

Traditionally amputated, Both amputated and natural, it is of high implantation, well carried, but not on the back.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Seen from the front straight and parallel, good bone structure. The forelimbs are slightly feathered down to the metacarpus.

• Metacarpus: Strong, no inclination.
• Previous feet: Small, round, compact, well cushioned, with fingers tight and closed, moderately arched. Feet must not be twisted outwards or inwards. The nails are strong, black or dark.

LATER MEMBERS: Of moderate length, widths. Seen from behind, hind limbs must be parallel from hock to foot, without being too far apart or too close to each other.

• Thigh: Strong and well muscled.
• Knees: They have good angulation.
• Hocks: Well angled, placed well under.
• Hind feet: Small, round, compact, well cushioned, with fingers tight and closed, moderately arched. Feet must not be twisted outwards or inwards. The nails are strong, black or dark.

Movement:

Action must be free, agile, elastic and energetic. Seeing it from the front, forelimbs must move appropriately without shoulder looseness, elbows, o carpos. The hindquarters should give momentum and power, with free movement of the knees and hocks. Back views, the extremities must be parallel to the hock to the ground, without being too close or too far apart from each other.

Mantle

Fur: It consists of a rough and straight outer layer of hair of approximately 6 cm length, with a soft textured short hair undercoat. The snout, lower limbs and feet should be free of long hair.

Color:

1. Blue, blue Steel, or dark gray blue, with intense tan markings (not sandy) on the face, ears, lower body, lower extremities and around the anus (except puppies). The more intense and defined the color is, Better Any black staining is undesirable. The bow on the head should be blue, silver or a lighter shade than the rest of it.
2.  Light sand or red is acceptable with a lighter toned bow. Any dark staining or shading is undesirable.
3. In any color, white spots on the chest or feet are penalized.

Size and weight:

• Height to the cross: The desirable is approximately 25 cm., the females being a little smaller.
• Weight: The desirable is approximately 6,5 kg for males, females being a little lighter.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria should be considered as fault, and the seriousness of it is considered to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on health and welfare of the dog.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or excessive shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest amendments are in bold.

TRADUCCION: Mexican Canophilic Federation A.C.,review technique : M.A. Martínez (FCA)

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Aussie (English).
2. Terrier australien (French).
3. Aussie (German).
4. Terrier australiano (Portuguese).
5. Aussie, Terrier Australiano (español).